Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on planning, managing, and coordinating engineering design work for electrical loads and electromechanical products, with a strong emphasis on new product development in the power systems and load bank space. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Project Management, Assembly, Procurement, and field technicians to develop cost-effective, manufacturable designs that meet customer requirements, while supporting technical proposals, documentation, and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate engineering design work requiring the application of standard electrical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for electrical loads.

• Assist Sales in preparing technical proposals and pricing for engineered orders related to power systems and load banks.

• Support Sales in making sales calls and customer contacts to understand requirements and present technical solutions.

• Interpret customer-supplied specifications, drawings, and one-line diagrams to develop engineering solutions and accurate cost estimates.

• Design and develop products that provide the best balance of cost and performance for electrical and electromechanical applications.

• Manage design packages and coordinate their handoff to the Drafting department to ensure accurate and complete documentation.

• Generate test procedures and product manuals required for proper installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment.

• Work closely with Assembly, Procurement, and field technicians during build, test, and startup phases to resolve technical issues and ensure successful implementation.

• Coordinate engineering responses and action plans to address project challenges, customer feedback, and design changes.

• Work as part of a project team to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable designs aligned with customer requirements and project objectives.

• Support the maintenance of engineering documentation through established engineering change procedures.

• Provide regular updates on project status, progress, and timeline for completion to stakeholders.

• Contribute to application development activities, dedicating a significant portion of time to engineering applications and solutions.

• Engage in customer-facing activities, including technical discussions and project coordination, in collaboration with project management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• At least 3 years of experience in project management within an engineering or industrial environment.

• At least 3 years of experience providing customer service or customer-facing technical support.

• At least 3 years of experience developing and creating new products in the electromechanical products space.

• Experience working with industrial equipment and related electrical systems.

• Knowledge and practical experience working with ERP systems.

• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and one-line diagrams for solution development and cost estimation.

• Strong skills in electrical design and electromechanical design for power-related applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in new product development, including concept creation, design, and introduction to manufacturing.

• Exposure to AI applications in engineering, product development, or power systems analysis.

• Experience with OEM electrical design activities, preferably in power design, generation, distribution, or protection.

• Experience in areas such as power conversion, electrical systems, switchgear, utility power, electrical construction, substations, and generators.

• Experience designing in the electrical testing space, including load banks and related test equipment.

• Experience with new product introduction processes in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with standby power and UPS testing markets, including resistive and reactive load banks.

• Ability to develop test procedures and manuals for complex electrical and electromechanical products.

• Comfort working in a customer-facing capacity for approximately one-quarter of the role, alongside project management activities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a newly renovated office located close to the manufacturing facility, providing convenient access to production, assembly, and testing operations. You will work as part of a collaborative project team focused on delivering cost-effective, manufacturable designs aligned with customer requirements. The environment supports a mix of application development work (approximately 60-75% of your time) and customer-facing activities (around 25% of your time) in partnership with project management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.